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(A) Any building, structure, or use of land, when erected or enlarged, shall provide for off-street parking spaces for automobiles in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(B) When an existing building changes in use or is enlarged in floor area, number of employees, seating capacity, or otherwise that creates the need for an increase in the number of existing parking spaces, additional parking spaces shall be provided based on the following:
(1) When the floor area of a building or use is enlarged or expanded an amount equaling less than ten (10) percent, no additional parking is required.
(2) When floor area of a building or use is enlarged or expanded an amount equaling between ten (10) and fifty (50) percent, additional parking is required based on the enlargement or change.
(3) When floor area of a building or use is enlarged or expanded an amount equaling more than fifty (50) percent, the building or use shall fully comply with the parking requirements set forth herein.
(4) For residential uses, the number of additional dwelling units shall be parked according to Table 174-1
: Off-Street Parking Space Requirements.
(C) Parking plan. A parking plan shall be required for all uses except for detached single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings. The parking plan shall be submitted to the City Planner as part of the site plan application. The parking plan shall show the following:
(1) The boundaries of the property;
(2) Parking spaces;
(3) Access driveways;
(4) Circulation patterns;
(5) Drainage plan;
(6) Illumination plan; and
(7) Landscape and buffering plan.
(Ord. 22:2019, passed 6-10-19)
(A) Parking location.
(1) Off-street parking spaces shall be provided on the lot which the building is situated or within two hundred (200) feet of the lot.
(2) The location of off-street parking facilities and access drives for more than five (5) vehicles, excluding single- family and two-family dwellings, may be in the required yards unless otherwise specified in this code. In no case, however, shall the parking area of access drives be located closer than five (5) feet from any right-of-way and five (5) feet from any property line, unless specifically approved by the Planning Commission.
(3) No parking shall be allowed in landscaped areas.
(B) Parking aisle and space dimensions. Each off-street parking space and parking aisle shall have the minimum width as set out in Table 173-1: Parking Aisle and Space Dimensions.
Parking Aisle | A | B | C | D | D | |
Aisle Width | Space Width | Length of Space | Curb to Curb (Single Bay) | Bay Width (Center to Center) | ||
One- Way | Two-Way
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Parking Aisle | A | B | C | D | D | |
Aisle Width | Space Width | Length of Space | Curb to Curb (Single Bay) | Bay Width (Center to Center) | ||
One- Way | Two-Way
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0 degree (parallel) | 12 ft. | 20 ft. | 9 ft. | 21 ft. | 38 ft. | 38 ft. |
45 degrees | 13 ft. | 20 ft. | 9 ft. | 18 ft. | 55 ft. | 51 ft. 10 in. |
60 degrees | 18 ft. | 22 ft. | 9 ft. | 18 ft. | 59 ft. 11 in. | 57 ft. 8 in. |
90 degrees | 22 ft. | 24 ft. | 9 ft. | 18 ft. | 60 ft. | 60 ft. |

(C) Vehicle overhangs. When parking spaces abut a landscaped area, grassy strip, or yard , a maximum two (2) feet reduction of the overall length of any such space or spaces may be permitted to allow vehicles to extend into the landscaped area, grassy strip, or yard. When parking spaces abut a pedestrian path, a maximum two (2) feet reduction of the overall length of such space or spaces may be permitted provided that the vehicle overhang does not reduce the pedestrian path to less than five (5) feet in width.

(D) Access and maneuverability. To promote adequate access and maneuverability, the following provisions shall be followed:
(1) Not more than two (2) driveways, of not less than twenty (20) feet or more than thirty (30) feet in width, used as a means of ingress and egress for nonresidential off-street parking areas, shall be permitted for each two hundred (200) feet frontage upon a public street, nor shall any driveway be located closer than fifty (50) feet to the intersection of two (2) public streets.
(2) All access drives shall have travel lanes of a minimum width of ten (10) feet and a maximum width of twelve (12) feet per lane.
(3) Except for driveways serving single household dwellings and two (2) household dwellings, wherever more than three (3) parking spaces are served by a single driveway, a turnaround area shall be provided, or other provision shall be made to permit vehicles to exit the parking lot or garage without backing onto any street or sidewalk.
(4) Cross-access is encouraged between adjacent commercial properties.
(E) Striping and identification. Parking spaces shall be clearly outlined with painted lines on the parking surface. The striping shall be continuously maintained in a clear and visible manner in compliance with the approved parking plan. The color of the striping shall be white, yellow, or other color as approved by the City Planner unless required by state law (i.e., parking for the disabled).
(F) Pavement.
(1) Parking areas and access driveways shall be improved with asphalt or concrete, unless otherwise authorized as provided in divisions (F)(2) and (F)(3) below.
(2) Pavers, pervious pavement, chip-and-seal, or gravel may be used for off-street parking areas if approved by Planning Commission. Residential driveways may be constructed of pavers, pervious pavement, chip-and-seal, or gravel if approved by the City Planner.
(3) Gravel specifications.
(a) Gravel used for off-street parking or drives must be #57 size or smaller.
(b) Where gravel is used, an asphalt or concrete transition is required that is a minimum of six (6) feet long.
(d) Property owners are required to maintain gravel areas and must remove any gravel spread from adjacent non-gravel driveways or roads.
(G) Curbing. When appropriate, off-street parking facilities shall be improved with a poured concrete curb, precast concrete barrier, or other barrier to define the limits of paved areas except at the points of entrance and exit, unless authorized by the City Planner. Wherever a parking lot extends to a property line, fencing, wheel stops, concrete curbs, or other suitable barriers should be provided to prevent any part of a parked vehicle from extending beyond the property line and from destroying screening material.
(H) Drainage. Off-street parking areas for more than five (5) vehicles shall be graded and drained so that the natural flow of surface water shall not be changed or concentrated onto adjacent property by means other than a designated drainage course. Stormwater management shall comply with all applicable city policies and procedures.
(I) Visibility. Access of driveways for off-street parking areas shall be located in such a way that any vehicle entering or leaving such parking area shall be clearly visible by any pedestrian or motorist approaching the access or driveway from a public street, private street, or alley. No object, including parking lot lighting, signage, or landscaping shall be in an area that obstructs vision in the sight triangle as illustrated below. Structures and vegetation within the visibility triangle are permitted at a maximum height of three (3) feet. Trees within the visibility triangle are permitted that have branches no lower than eight (8) feet in height.

(J) Alleys. Alleys may be used for pick-ups, drop-offs, loading, and unloading.
(Ord. 22:2019, passed 6-10-19)
(A) Units of measure. The following rules shall apply when computing parking spaces:
(1) Driveway space. Entrances, exits, or driveways shall not be computed as part of a required parking lot or area, except in the case of single-family and two-family dwellings where driveways may be used in calculating the amount of off-street parking.
(2) Multiple uses. Unless otherwise noted or approved, off-street parking areas serving more than one (1) use shall provide parking in an amount equal to the combined total of the requirements of each use.
(3) Area measurements.
(a) Unless otherwise specifically noted, all square footage-based parking standards shall be computed based on gross floor area of all floors of a non-residential or mixed-use building.
(b) The areas of a non-residential or mixed-use building that are used for storage, restrooms, loading/unloading, mechanical equipment, stairwells, and elevator shafts may be excluded from the gross floor area calculation.
(c) When a measurement of the number of required spaces results in a fractional number, the fraction shall be rounded up to the next highest whole number.
(d) Parking space requirements for a use not specifically mentioned in this code shall be determined by using the most similar and restrictive parking space requirements as specified by the City Planner.
(B) Number of off-street parking requirements. Table 174-1: Off-Street Parking Space Requirements defines the number of parking spaces required for each use within the city.
Use | Parking Space Requirement |
Residential Uses | |
Boarding house | 1 space for each sleeping room or 1 space for each 2 beds, whichever is greater |
Dormitory | 1 space for each sleeping room or 1 space for each 2 beds, whichever is greater |
Fraternity and sorority houses | 1 space for each sleeping room or 1 space for each 2 beds, whichever is greater |
Group homes | 1 space per 2 beds |
Manufactured and mobile homes | 2 spaces per unit |
Mixed-use residential | 1 space for each sleeping room + additional parking required for non-residential uses |
Multifamily dwellings | 1 space for each sleeping room |
Residential care facilities | 1 space per 2 beds |
Single-family dwellings and two- family dwellings | 1 space for each sleeping room |
Public Uses | |
Cemeteries, crematories, and public mausoleums | 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Government buildings and facilities | 1 space per 400 sq. ft. |
Community social service facilities | 1.5 spaces per caregiver/employee on largest shift + required spaces for dwelling units if applicable |
Library | 1 space per 400 sq. ft. |
Museum | 1 space per 450 sq. ft. |
Places of worship | 1 parking space for every 4 persons who may be legally admitted therein at one time under the state fire prevention laws |
Public parks and outdoor recreation areas | 5 parking spaces for each gross acres of land up to 50 acres, and 1 parking space per gross acre of land above 50 acres |
Schools, public and private, preschool through 8th grade | 2 spaces per classroom |
Schools, public and private, 9th - 12th grade | 7 spaces per classroom |
Commercial Uses | |
Agricultural and horticultural uses | 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Animal hospitals and veterinarian offices | 1 space per 450 sq. ft. |
Animal training, boarding, and pet day care | 1 space per 450 sq. ft. |
Assisted living, skilled nursing care, and similar senior living facilities | 1 parking spaces for every 6 beds, plus 1 additional space per employee on largest shift |
Auditoriums, theaters, stadiums, assembly halls, and similar places of assembly with no fixed seating | 1 parking space for every 4 persons who may be legally admitted therein at one time under the state fire prevention laws |
Auditoriums, theaters, stadiums, assembly halls, and similar places of assembly with fixed seating | 1 parking space for every 4 seats |
Automotive fueling stations | 1 parking space for each employee per largest shift, minimum of 2 spaces |
Automotive repair facilities | 1 parking space for every 400 sq. ft. of building area |
Automotive sales and leasing | 1 parking space for every 400 sq. ft. of building area |
Bakery | 1 parking space per 200 sq. ft. |
Banks and financial institutions | 1 parking space for every 150 sq. ft. of building area |
Barber and beauty shops | 1 parking space per beauty chair or barber chair, plus 1 additional space for each employee per shift |
Bars and taverns | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. |
Bowling alleys | 3 parking spaces for each bowling lane |
Brewery, macro | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of taproom/restaurant/other public use space + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Brewery, micro and nano | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of taproom/restaurant/other public use space + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Brewpub | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of taproom/restaurant/other public use space + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Child-care center and preschools | 2 spaces per facility + 1 space for every 8 clients |
Commercial greenhouses | 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Commercial shopping centers | 1 parking space for each 300 sq. ft. of gross building floor area |
Construction and large equipment rental, sales, and service | 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft. + 1 space per 2,500 sq. ft. of outdoor display area + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Distillery, macro | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of taproom/restaurant/other public use space + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Distillery, micro | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of taproom/restaurant/other public use space + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Farmers markets | 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of indoor floor area +1space per 500 sq. ft. of outdoor sales or display area |
Hospital | 1 parking space for every 4 beds, plus 1 additional space for every 2 employees and members of the staff in the largest working shift |
Hotels and motels | 1 parking space for each of the first 20 guest units, plus 1 parking space for every 2 guest units over the first 20 units |
Indoor recreation facilities | 1 space per 200 sq. ft. |
Industrial facilities, including manufacturing, warehousing, storage, distribution, research and development, laboratories, and production | 1 parking space for every 2 employees in the largest working shift |
Medical office and clinic | 1 space per 200 sq. ft., but not less than 6 spaces |
Mixed-use buildings | The sum of the parking required for the uses within the building |
Mortuaries and funeral homes | 1 parking space for every 150 sq. ft. of building space |
Office | 1 space per 300 sq. ft. |
Personal and retail services, less than 10,000 sq. ft. | 1 parking space for every 300 sq. ft. of building area |
Personal and retail services, greater than 10,000 sq. ft. | 1 parking space for every 500 sq. ft. of building area |
Restaurants, standard | 1 parking space for every 4 seats or customers plus 1 parking space for every 2 employees per shift |
Restaurants, with drive-thru | 1 parking space for every 150 sq. ft. of building area |
Retail sales, less than 10,000 sq. ft. | 1 parking space for every 300 sq. ft. of building area |
Retail sales, greater than 10,000 sq. ft. | 1 parking space for every 500 sq. ft. of building area |
Schools, post-secondary education facilities and trade schools | 1 space per 10 classroom seats |
Self-storage facilities | 3 space + 1 space per 100 individual storage units |
Shopping centers | 1 space per 350 sq. ft. |
Theaters | 1 space per 5 seats |
Vehicle storage | 1 space per employee on largest shift + 1 space per facility vehicle + 1 space per 250 sq. ft. of building |
(C) Reduction in number of spaces.
(1) The Board of Zoning Appeals may authorize, on appeal, a reduction in the number of required parking spaces if an exceptional situation or condition exists, if alternative parking methods such as shared parking, off-street parking, and/or bicycle parking are proposed to be used, or if a parking plan is presented that demonstrates the number of required parking spaces based on the size and nature of the use, hours of operation, estimated number of patrons/customers, number of employees, availability of off-street parking, and other similar situations.
(2) The City Planner may approve a reduction in the number of required parking spaces up to ten (10) percent.
(D) Shared parking.
(1) Shared parking is encouraged and permitted if the multiple uses that the shared parking will benefit can cooperatively establish and operate the facilities.
(2) The owner or owner's authorized agent shall provide any applicable documentation or information to substantiate the request for a reduction of the total number of parking spaces. Shared parking may be approved if the following is met:
(a) Enough spaces are provided to meet the highest demand of the participating uses.
(b) Evidence has been submitted by the parties operating the shared parking facility, to the satisfaction of the City Planner, documenting the nature of the land uses and the times when the individual uses will be in operation to demonstrate a lack of potential conflict between them.
(c) The shared parking spaces will not be located more than five hundred (500) feet from the uses that they are intended to serve.
(d) Pedestrian connectivity shall be provided between the use that it is intended to serve and the shared parking location.
(e) A shared parking agreement that documents how the shared parking agreement shall accommodate the needs of each user shall be submitted to and approved by the City Planner. This agreement shall include evidence of deed restrictions or other recorded covenants that ensure that the spaces will be properly maintained during the life of the development.
(E) Parking for the disabled. Parking spaces required for the disabled shall be provided in compliance with the applicable state and federal requirements. All spaces should be located so that they provide easy access from the closest parking spaces to the major entrances of the use for which they are provided.
(F) Continuation of facilities. Off-street parking areas, that are accessory to existing or proposed uses, shall continue to be maintained and operational for the life of the use. Such parking areas shall not be used for automobile sales, service, or repair of motor vehicles unless specially approved by the city.
(G) Maintenance of parking lots. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to keep parking lots maintained in good condition at all times.
(Ord. 22:2019, passed 6-10-19)
The following regulations apply to properties within the Downtown Parking Overlay District.
(A) Applicability. Properties located within the Downtown Parking Overlay District shall be subject to the parking requirements of this chapter, unless specifically exempted within this section.
(B) Reduction in number of spaces. The City Planner may approve a reduction in the number of required parking spaces as specified in Table 174-1
: Off-Street Parking Space Requirements up to thirty (30) percent for properties within the Downtown Parking Overlay District.
(C) Location. Such spaces shall be located on the same lot containing the use for which they are required or within separate lots or structures located within one thousand (1,000) feet of the lot containing the use for which they are required. A parking agreement is required for all off-site parking agreements and shall be submitted to the City Planner for review and approval.
(D) Adding and removal of properties from overlay. Properties can be added or removed from the Downtown Parking Overlay District subject to the process established in § 154.123
: Zoning Text and Map Amendments.
(E) Geographical boundaries of the Downtown Parking Overlay District. The geographical boundaries of the Downtown Parking Overlay District in the city lies within and adjacent to the following description:
Beginning at the intersection of Main Street and Wilkinson Blvd on East Main (38.188923 N – 83.426447 W), thence westward on Main Street to Elizabeth Ave on East Main Street (38.186793N - 83.431169 W), thence northward to East Second Street (38.187353N – 83.431945W) thence westward on East Second Street to Flemingsburg Rd (38.178795N – 83.440402W), thence southward on Flemingsburg Rd (38.176914N – 83.435810W) to Wilkinson Boulevard (US 60) (38.176914N -83.435810W), thence eastward on Wilkinson boulevard to the intersection of Wilkinson Boulevard and Main Street (38.188923N, -83.426447W).
This description takes in the area and parcels between Second Street and First Street that are bounded by KY 32 and the intersection of East Second Street and Elizabeth Avenue and bounded by the intersection of East Main Street and Wilkinson Boulevard.
See map attached to Ord. 05:2022 and incorporated herein by reference.
only apply to businesses and/or business properties within the Downtown Parking Overlay District. The parking requirement of this chapter shall not apply to residential parking or properties within the defined geographical area in subsection (E) above.
(G) Compliance. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize noncompliance with any state statue or local ordinance or policy.
(Ord. 22:2019, passed 6-10-19; Am. Ord. 13:2022, passed 6-28-22)
(A) General provisions.
(1) An off-street loading area shall be provided for every building, structure, or part thereof having over five thousand (5,000) square feet of gross building area erected and occupied for commercial or service uses involved in the receipt and distribution of materials or merchandise.
(2) Each loading space shall be twelve (12) feet in height, thirty-five (35) feet in length, and fourteen (14) feet in width.
(3) One additional loading space shall be provided for every additional twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or fraction thereof, of gross area in the building.
(4) Such loading space shall not be counted as parking. Loading spaces, as required under this section, shall be provided as area in addition to off-street parking spaces and shall not be considered as supplying an off-street parking space.
(5) Planning Commission may authorize a modification, reduction, or waiver of the loading space requirements if they should find that there is an exceptional situation or condition that justifies such action.
(B) Access. Access to the loading area shall be provided directly from a public street or alley, or from any right-of-way, that will not interfere with public convenience, and that will permit the orderly and safe movement of truck vehicles.
(C) Surfacing. Loading areas shall be surfaced with concrete or asphalt.
(D) Screening. When a loading area is located next to a residential zoning district it shall be suitably screened in accordance with § 154.187
: Screening/Buffering Requirements.
(Ord. 22:2019, passed 6-10-19)
(A) Stacking space requirements.
(1) The number of required stacking spaces shall be as provided in Table 177-1: Stacking Space Requirements.
Activity | Minimum Stacking Space (per lane) | Measured From |
Eating and dining establishments with a drive-thru facility | 5 | Pick-up window |
Financial institution or ATM | 4 | Teller or window |
Fuel or gasoline pump island | 2 | Pump island |
Pharmacy | 5 | Pick-up window |
Vehicle washing establishment, full- service | 6 | Outside of washing bay |
Vehicle washing establishment, self- service | 2 | Outside of washing bay |
Other | As determined by City Planner | |

(B) Dimensions. Each off-street stacking space shall have a minimum dimension of ten (10) feet in width and twenty (20) feet in length. Drive-thru lanes shall be separated from other parking and circulation areas. Individual lanes shall be striped, marked, or otherwise delineated.
(C) Location. Vehicle stacking lanes shall not interfere with access to the site and not impede traffic on adjacent streets.
(D) Modification. The Planning Commission may authorize a modification, reduction, or waiver of the foregoing requirements if they should find that there is an exceptional situation or condition that justifies such action.
(Ord. 22:2019, passed 6-10-19)
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